Health Information Tech / HIM

Ardent Health Services; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardent Health Services in Amarillo, TX is seeking a day-shift, full-time Health Information (HIM) Operations Tech to manage patient health records in accordance with HIPAA and regulatory requirements.

You will support accurate collection, analysis, and maintenance of health information to ensure quality patient care, compliance, and timely reimbursement, with an emphasis on confidentiality and accuracy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a healthcare or HIM setting.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and healthcare documentation practices.

Responsibilities

• The HIM Technician is responsible for managing patient health records in accordance with federal and state regulations, HIPAA requirements, and organizational policies. This role supports the accurate collection, analysis, and maintenance of health information to ensure quality patient care, legal compliance, and timely reimbursement.

Skills

Medical terminology

Healthcare documentation

HIPAA awareness

Education

Associate degree in Health Information Technology

RHT (Registered Health Information Technician)

Accredited HIM program

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a day-shift, full-time, Quail Creek Surgical Hospital Health Information (HIM) Operations Tech in Amarillo, TX.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team:

• Physicians Surgical Hospitals includes two surgical centers - Panhandle Surgical Hospital and Quail Creek Surgical Hospital, and one physical therapy center - Quail Creek Physical Therapy - and a state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging center, Advanced Imaging Center of Amarillo. Physicians Surgical Hospitals have been named among the nation’s Best Places to Work in Healthcare by Modern Healthcare for thirteen years.

Responsibilities

The HIM Technician is responsible for managing patient health records in accordance with federal and state regulations, HIPAA requirements, and organizational policies. This role supports the accurate collection, analysis, and maintenance of health information to ensure quality patient care, legal compliance, and timely reimbursement.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a healthcare or HIM setting.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and healthcare documentation practices.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Associate degree in Health Information Technology.
• RHT (Registered Health Information Technician).
• Completion of an accredited HIM program is desirable.